Manager Catches Employee Stealing Eight New Tires
An employee of the Murfreesboro, TN, Firestone Complete Auto Care Center location was arrested on theft charges after his store manager caught him stealing $1,800 worth of tires. The 32-year-old man was spotted stealing the tires and loading them into his vehicle on Sept. 9 at around 9 p.m.
Pennsylvania Legislator Proposes Motor Vehicle Airbag Fraud Prevention Act
Pennsylvania Rep. Matthew Bradford, D-District 70, has introduced a bill to penalize fraudulent practices regarding airbag installation and reinstallation.
Tony Stewart Gets First Cup Win of 2010, Crew Chief Darian Grubb Selected as NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Atlanta
Two-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart secured his first win of the year and the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet’s crew chief, Darian Grubb, was selected as the NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s Emory Healthcare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Texas Dealer Sued Over Two-Tire Sale, Accident
A Texas tire dealership and its parent company are being sued by the family of a woman killed in a hydroplaning accident, claiming the dealer should have told the woman that buying only two new tires was not safe.
All the Tools You Need for a Successful Fall Car Care Month
The Car Care Council’s Fall Car Care Month Tool Kit is now available to aftermarket companies and organizations. The kit has all the tools needed to celebrate Fall Car Care Month in October and can be found by visiting their website.
AAPEX Organizers Expand Education Program
In response to attendee feedback calling for more education and training opportunities at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), the “Inside Track” Learning Forum has been expanded to include 28 education seminars. All sessions will be held over a three-day period in the Venetian in Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 4.
Brochure Alerts Motorists to Importance of Diagnostics in Vehicle Operation and Performance
Bosch has released an informative brochure intended to help the motorist understand automotive diagnostics and vehicle flash reprogramming, how they work and why they are very important when servicing most vehicles.
Special Offer Extended for Fall Car Care Month Point-of-Sale Kits
To encourage more industry participation during Fall Car Care Month in October, the Car Care Council is extending a special offer. For a limited time, the council’s “Be Car Care Aware” point-of-sale starter kit will be offered at $59, a 25 percent savings. The kit contains materials to enhance community car care events throughout the year and can be easily ordered online.
Repair Shops Support Passage of Right to Repair Act
Passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act would require big automobile manufacturers to share relevant repair and safety information with local neighborhood repair shops and provides strong protections for automobile manufacturers’ proprietary information.
Federated Member Hovis Auto and Truck Supply Holds Annual Customer Appreciation Day
Federated member Hovis Auto and Truck Supply recently held its annual customer appreciation celebration at its distribution center facility in Mercer, PA.